Champaign, IL- While your statistics professor might give you a decent argument disputing it, Saturday’s loss to Iowa effectively ended the season for the Fighting Illini. Sitting at 4-5, Tim Beckman’s squad needed to win two games to gain bowl eligibility; the team’s primary goal for the 2014 season. For three quarters, it looked like the Illini might actually notch number … [Read more...] about Illini WR Mike Dudek: rare bright spot in lost season
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A’s pitching Prospect Ian Krol develops at home
It's pretty rare for a minor league pitcher to develop and perfect his craft, just a short drive from where they grew up. Kane County Cougars hurler Ian Krol, the 16th ranked prospect in the Oakland Athletics system is one of those rare cases. He has the advantage of numerous family and friends supporting him at his games. The Naperville, IL native grew up going to Cougars … [Read more...] about A’s pitching Prospect Ian Krol develops at home